Personal Information

Full Name: Kirron Anupam Kher

Nickname: Not Publicly Available

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1952-06-14

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Punjabi

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Sikhism

Hobbies: Badminton (former national-level player), collecting jewelry, numerology, social work, watching films

Education

School: Schools in Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) and Chandigarh (completed schooling in Chandigarh)

College: Panjab University, Chandigarh (Department of Indian Theatre)

Degrees Obtained: Master's degree in English Literature; Diploma in Indian Theatre from Panjab University

Physical Stats

Height: 165 cm

Weight: 68 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Kirpal Singh Sandhu (or similar; military/family background) Mother: Not publicly detailed

Siblings: Brother: Amardeep Singh Sandhu Sisters: Kanwal Thakar Kaur

Marital Status: married

Wife: Anupam Kher

Children: 1

Career

Current Position: Retired Actress, Former Politician (BJP leader; former Lok Sabha MP from Chandigarh 2014–2024; not contesting 2024 elections due to health)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹30–50 crore (estimated legacy from acting, past political assets; older declarations showed ₹23–31 crore movable/immovable assets)

Awards & Achievements: National Film Award – Special Jury Award (Sardari Begum 1996) National Film Award for Best Actress (Bariwali 1999) Lux Style Award Four Filmfare Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress (Devdas 2002, Rang De Basanti 2006, Dostana 2008, others) Known for theater roots, TV shows (Purushkshetra, Kirron Kher Today), films (Devdas, Rang De Basanti, Main Hoon Na) Political: Lok Sabha MP Chandigarh (2014–2024, BJP); former Rajya Sabha MP

Biography Details

Kirron Kher (born Kiran Thakar Singh Sandhu on June 14, 1952, in Bangalore) is a veteran Indian actress, TV personality, and former politician from a Jatt Sikh family in Chandigarh. Trained in theater at Panjab University, she debuted in Punjabi films (1983) and took a long hiatus for family after marrying Anupam Kher (1985; second marriage).

She returned with acclaim in Sardari Begum (1996; National Special Jury Award) and excelled in supporting roles (Devdas, Rang De Basanti). She hosted bold TV shows on women's issues and alternative sexuality. A BJP member, she served as Lok Sabha MP from Chandigarh (2014–2024) but opted out of 2024 elections due to health (multiple myeloma diagnosed 2021; recovered). Mother to actor Sikander Kher (from first marriage). At 73, she focuses on family, social work (cancer awareness, Laadli campaign), and occasional appearances.

• January 2026: Kirron Kher (73) spotted at husband Anupam Kher's film premiere Tanvi The Great (July 2025 event photos recirculated), showing recovery from multiple myeloma (diagnosed 2021; treated and stable). Fans celebrated her spirit and elegant appearance.
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• January 2026: No contesting in recent elections (opted out 2024 on health grounds; BJP fielded Sanjay Tandon in Chandigarh). She remains BJP supporter, occasionally sharing festival/political messages.
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• Ongoing: Low-profile life focused on family (grandchildren via Sikander), social work (Roko Cancer, Laadli campaigns), and tributes to her career (Devdas, Rang De Basanti). No new films or controversies in early 2026; health stable per family updates.
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• December 2025 carryover: Birthday reflections (June 14, 2025) highlighted her numerology belief (name change to Kirron) and badminton past.

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